Sadiq Gombe named as SDP national chairman after INEC update
Prof. Sadiq Gombe has been recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission as the new National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, replacing expelled former chairman Shehu Gabam. The announcement was made by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Rufus Aiyenigba, following an update to INEC’s records in line with a Supreme Court judgment. The change comes after a prolonged leadership crisis within the party. The SDP says it is now focused on stability and preparing for the next general elections.
Key takeaways
- INEC has officially updated its records to recognise Prof. Sadiq Gombe as the SDP’s National Chairman, removing Shehu Gabam and other expelled members.
- The update follows a Supreme Court judgment affirming the party’s authority to determine its leadership and discipline members.
- The party’s spokesman, Rufus Aiyenigba, praised INEC for respecting judicial pronouncements and the rule of law.
- The SDP says it is now united and preparing for upcoming elections with its presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo.
- The leadership crisis had intensified due to disputes between rival factions, but the party now pledges to work with democratic institutions to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy.
